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Travel Guide for Holidaying in Spain during COVID-19

Can I hire a car in Spain during COVID-19? Will I be required to take a test on arrival? As visitors from Europe and beyond prepare to holiday in Spain for the first time since lockdown, we’ve put together a guide that will help you plan your summer getaway with confidence.

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Madrid's tourism trade struggling as visitors stay away amid pandemic

The COVID 19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on Madrid's tourism industry.

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Spain's Canary Islands insure tourists who catch COVID-19

The insurance is free to visitors but will only be applied to those who did not know they had the virus.

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Are swimming pool rentals the new business idea to rise from COVID-19

Business is booming for French pool rental app Swimmy as Europeans are increasingly ditching public pools for private rentals this summer.

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Vulnerable fish species are at risk due to lack of regulations

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With the lifting of some restrictions in some areas of Europe anglers have been able to go fishing again. But experts are worried about the environmental impact

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Madrid developing disputed 'immunity passports' for COVID-19 survivors

The Spanish region said the experimental passport would be rolled out in September but both the WHO and Spain's national government have warned against these certificates.

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Europe's anglers in conflict with commercial fishing

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Europe's fishermen bring billions of euros to coastal economies but critics say unrestricted fishing threatens vulnerable species.

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Spain wants UK to reconsider 'unjust' coronavirus quarantine rule

Pedro Sanchez has condemned the British government's decision to impose a quarantine on all travellers returning from Spain.

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Catalonia asks millions to 'stay at home' amid COVID-19 surge

Around four million people in the Barcelona metropolitan area have been requested to only leave home for essential reasons, with cinemas, theatres and nightclubs also closing.

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Spain pays tribute to coronavirus victims and frontline workers

"Spain has shown its best spirit. With the passing of time, we will remember that we were an example of civic responsibility, maturity, resistance and commitment to others," said King Felipe VI.

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Real Madrid clinch 34th La Liga title with win over Villareal

Madrid clinched their 34th Spanish league title — and first since 2017 — after extending their perfect run following the pandemic break with a 2-1 win over Villarreal

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Spain pays tribute to victims and heroes of coronavirus pandemic

Relatives of some of those who have died in the coronavirus pandemic in Spain joined the country’s royalty for a solemn ceremony in Madrid on Thursday.

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Watch: Spain honours COVID-19 victims with national ceremony

"I send my condolences and sincere compassion and affection to all of the families who have lost loved ones. I share their pain. Their grieving is my grieving," King Felipe said.

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Catalan politician accusing Spain of 'political spying' demands probe

Roger Torrent, who is a leading supporter of Catalonia’s independence campaign, alleged the reports “prove what we already knew: that the Spanish state spies on its political opponents.”

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COVID-19: Regional elections in Spain go ahead amid increased security

Voters head to polling stations in Spain's Galicia and Basque Country regions in elections postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In pictures: the best images from this week’s news stories

Here is our selection of the most eyecatching photographs that made the news this week

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Coronavirus: Spain imposes local lockdown in second region

A Mariña and El Segriá, both in the north of Spain, were locked down over the weekend.

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Spain and Portugal warn of new COVID-19 outbreaks as border reopens

The longest border within the EU has reopened for the first time since the coronavirus lockdowns were imposed.

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Spain launches minimum income scheme for its most vulnerable families

A quarter of a million Spanish households received their first support payment of up to €700 on Friday

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Emotions overflow as loved ones reunited through plastic

Elderly family members meet each other for the first time in months in a Spanish nursing home